All they knew was that they were going to the settlement to go to school. Rain clouds were gathering and by the time they reached the bend where large grey boulders loomed along either side of the road, the sky was black with rain clouds.

Pg. 50

George told them about the many the races of people in the world.

Pg. 53

If you go to the school you don’t see your family for years and years.

They lay feeling cold and lonely, listening to the sound of rain bouncing off the tin roof.

Pg. 64

"I don’t feel like climbing the hill," said Martha. "But if you go I guess I’ll go too."

Pg. 69

It was more like a concentration camp, then a residential school for aboriginal children.

Pg. 72

"We all know it’s awful," said Martha. "But we all got over it."

Pg. 73

"We’d better hurry, it’s going to rain again." They stood briefly on the verandah to watch the thunder clouds rumbling in the west. There was a flash of lightning, followed by another. "Quick, run," urged Martha. "It’s going to rain."

Gracie and Daisy joined her but they didn’t care for they gray, dismal day and said so in no uncertain terms and the are home now yay--203.188.220.14 00:40, 21 May 2014 (UTC)

Pg. 75

Bossing and bullying was everywhere around them and there were cries and squeals.

Pg. 76

We’ll find Rabbit Proof Fence, and follow it all the way home. We’re gonna walk all the way.

Pg. 78

A marbu, a sharp toothed, flesh-eating evil spirit that has been around since dream-time. The old people always had told children to be careful and to watch out for them and now the three girls had finally seen one.

Pg. 85

Molly lay, listening to the rain steadily falling on the sand outside.

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The weather remained unchanged. The skies were grey and a cold wind was blowing across the bush-land. It looked like more rain was coming their way.

Pg. 89

Their big sister had proved herself to be a worthy leader. Her self control and courage, had never faltered throughout the trek.

Pg 96

It was only then when they realized that the sun and the blue sky had disappeared. There was nothing but dark rain clouds.

Pg. 97

Drizzling and darkness forced them to find a good place to set up camp for the night.

Pg. 101

There was no rain, only rain drops.

Pg. 101

Molly realized that they still had a long way to go through an unknown part of the country.

Pg. 104

They evaded capture by practicing survival tricks passed down from their nomadic ancestors.

Pg. 106

But their festering sores were still aching and they could find no relief.

Pg. 108

For the three runaways, the fence was a symbol of love, home, and security.

Pg. 109

Their need and desire for food overcame fear and caution.

Pg 111

Molly and Daisy lingered for as long as they dared before they accepted Gracie’s parting.

Pg. 116

They were in their own land now, they knew exactly where they were heading.

Pg. 118

These two girls had overcome their fears and proved that they could survive. It took a strong will and a purpose - they had both.

Pg 119-120

The trek had been no easy feat. It had taken months to complete and nothing or nobody could take this moment of happiness and satisfaction from them.